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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,431.09, 462,903.36 and 182,477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,431.09, 462,903.36 and 182,477.88 is: 251,824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,431.09 : 462,903.36 = 182,477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,431.09/462,903.36 = 182,477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,431.09x = 462,903.36 × 182,477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,431.09x = 84,469,623,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,469,623,093.38/335,431.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,824.07

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